Knowledge-Based Control of an Automated Mobile Press (RoboPress) for Manufacturing Moulded Concrete Elements

Manufacturing and control procedures for automation requires many different technologies. In this paper, the design, construction, and operation of an autonomous mobile hydraulic press machine (RoboPress) are discussed. RoboPress automates the production of moulded concrete elements for architectural and building projects. The research demonstrates how the design of a state-of-the-art industrial mechatronic system can be optimized by using qualitative modeling. The research further demonstrates how an efficient knowledge-based control algorithm for operating the machine can be derived. Results show improved performance when compared to conventional approaches.